“The American public want real solutions to problems of health care—not more press releases and propaganda paid for with their taxpayer dollars.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks. WASHINGTON, DC –Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) at a Republican Leadership press conference called on President Obama to cancel the Department of Health and Human … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC –Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee for Clean Air and Nuclear Safety, issued the following statement in response to the resignation of Dr. Gregory Jaczko as chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC): “Chairman Jaczko’s resignation marks the end of an alarming and problematic tenure at the NRC. … Read more
“Helium Stewardship Act of 2012” establishes a responsible resource management strategy for the Federal Helium Reserve. Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks. WASHINGTON, DC –Today, at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) spoke in favor of his bipartisan bill the “Helium Stewardship Act of 2012” (S. 2374) … Read more
“Western Republicans have laid out a clear path to energy security and job creation.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senate Western Caucus Chairman John Barrasso (R-WY) spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate about the Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act. The WEST Act, which Barrasso recently introduced … Read more
Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks. The President’s health spending law set up a “Prevention and Public Health Fund” that Washington Democrats claimed would promote wellness, prevent disease and protect against public health emergencies. We now know that instead of helping Americans prevent health problems, the Administration is using its so-called “prevention fund” as … Read more
“If we want to make Americans healthy, we need to get Americans back to work. We need to get the EPA out of the business of making folks unemployed across this country.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., released the following statements regarding the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) proposed rules governing hydraulic fracturing operations on federal lands: “While I am still reviewing the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed rules, I generally favor regulating hydraulic fracturing through state governments, which is … Read more
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., released the following statements regarding the Department of Labor’s (DOL) decision to withdraw its controversial proposed restrictions on youth working on family farms. “If the Administration follows through on its promise to not pursue these rules, this is a win for … Read more
To Lift America’s Helium Supplies Today, Senators Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and John Barrasso (R-WY), joined by co-sponsors Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mike Enzi (R-WY), introduced legislation which lays out a responsible resource management strategy for the Federal Helium Reserve. The bipartisan Helium Stewardship Act (S. 2374) draws on recommendations from private helium refiners, retailers, end … Read more
GAO uncovers administration’s gimmick to cover up cuts to seniors’ care until after election Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks. Earlier this week, investigators at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) uncovered another gimmick in the President’s health care law. According to the GAO, the Obama administration put in place a massive $8.3 billion “pilot … Read more
